[By Jake Goh]
There are two big misconceptions about the flu. First, people believe that if you’re in good health, your immune system will protect you from the flu. Second, people believe that getting the flu is no big deal, because it’s not deadly. Both of these statements are wrong. (more…)
As many of you know, I grew up poor while living in the States. Up until high school, I benefited from public assistance in the form of free school meals. My single mum’s job had to support the four of us. Her pay was less than my first internship while in uni. But you know who hated taxes? My mum. She, like so many others in her cohort, were convinced that taxes were evil, oppressive, and unfair. In the ’80s, when income tax rates for the highest earners were at 70%, she voted to cut taxes. But how much did she pay in (income) taxes? Zero. How much did other people’s taxes support her and our family? A lot!
The first thing I ever bought at an auction was not property or a car. Nor was it jewellry, watches, or artwork. It was two giant bags of clothing that weighed at least 5kg each. But this spontaneous purchase, as it turned out, was one of the smartest buys and lessons in arbitrage. (more…)
Upon graduation, many of my friends had big dreams to do good things in this world. They realised how privileged they were and wanted to use their knowledge and skills to help the less privileged. They wanted to help the needy, build homes for the homeless, or provide medical care to the disadvantaged. But after a decade, none of them did this. Why did they not “follow their dreams”, and what forces caused them to drastically alter their life and choices?
[This article was written by Ryan Ong, and first appeared in SingSaver.com.sg] Love it or hate it, CPF is part of being Singaporean. Some of us donāt like the forced savings, while others feel itās a great idea. But amid the constant arguments, some common myths have emerged. Here are some of the most common ones you may have heard of:
[This article is written by Timothy Ho, and first appeared on Dollars and Sense] If you have been thinking about buying a condominium, or are intending to upgrade from a smaller apartment, you may have met a few enterprising real estate agents claiming they can help you buy your ādream condo for freeā. You may even have seen Facebook ads from agents that claim you can easily own multiple properties with little or no money. But just how genuine are these claims? (more…)
Valentineās day is often associated with courtship, roses, and chocolates. But are you and your soul mate destined for a long and happy future together? According to an article in Psychology Today, the “frequency of money disputes remains the single best predictor of divorce.” This ranked higher than other common fight topics such as child rearing, sex, household chores, and dealing with in-laws. Why are money fights so significant? And how can we have better fights discussions about money?